But he wasted little time in making an impact as a second-half sub, tormenting Gers right-back James Tavernier, crashing a shot off the post then seeing keeper Wes Foderingham tip another effort on to the woodwork.

Hibs passed up a series of chances and also had a stonewall penalty denied. That left Barker rueing their luck — but he hopes it will change against Aberdeen at Pittodrie tomorrow.

He said: “I did as much as I could when I came on. I hit both posts, which was gutting for me. The keeper made an unbelievable save for the second one.